High-Purity Citric Acid for Metal Passivation from Japan
Ultra-pure citric acid (99.9%) for metal surface passivation in aerospace and medical device manufacturing under HTS 2918.14.00.00. Acts as eco-friendly replacement for nitric acid in stainless steel treatment. Chemically defined compound with no disqualifying modifications.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
16%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• ASTM A967 compliance cert required for passivation end-use; iron content <5ppm
• NSF/ANSI 61 certification for water contact applications
• Small batch imports—ensure lot traceability for quality systems like ISO 13485